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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows Payette Enterprise masthead with editor and publisher names, location Payette, and scattered phrases about postal and constitutional matters. The text is garbled but indicates a historical newspaper front matter with names and offices and a quoted line about choices.
The May 7 1914 note praises ongoing street improvement by the city administration citing past and current work that has greatly improved dirt streets. It calls for more grader work this spring and fall and mentions roads near the Maho Ontario area needing attention with practical demonstrations of what can be achieved.
The passage notes that active men in public effort earn quotes and misquotes. It cites Senator Boral as an example, saying he works quietly until all speak. When accused, he often withholds denial, choosing to let others decide and defend his record in due time.
South east of Payette notices report Mrs Henry Bick improving and Mrs Ernest Stuhn seriously ill at her parents home. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Golden, mother healthy. Harry to survive shock. Mrs Fred Christensen and daughter from Yale visit the Hon family. Mr R L Gilbert returned from Arlington to spend a few days with family. News of Mrs Kilngerblell and Mrs Seeter. Baby girl arrival at their home. Miss Pearl and Hagel Christensen visit their sister Olson. Mrs Flogs Christensen visiting Vale returned home. John Diedricksen housewarming on Sixth Street Worth. a valley German gathering, later accident near John Glessers injures women and children. Sam Raby and Mr and Mrs Tom Barnes visit Allen ranch. Lucile Harrington visiting Payette. Sunny Slope Orchard pumping plant active.
A Payette valley scene saw C F Noyer laying a foundation for a new home while locals attended the Lotse show. Jimmersons won driving team prizes and Jimmerson and Thornton received ribbons on mule and team showing. A band concert followed, and Mrs Suplec hosted the L U U social with plans to study Mexico.
City of Payette enacts Ordinance 257 to issue twenty thousand dollars in Refunding Bonds Series 1914 for refunding the 1904 waterworks bonds. Bonds total 40 of $500 each, interest 5.5 percent, due 1924, redeemable after 1924, principal and interest payable in Payette or New York, with annual taxes planned 1914 through 1983 to fund interest and sinking fund.
Payette Idaho mayor and city council authorize bonds and pledge the faith and credit of taxable property to pay interest and principal. If taxes fall short, funds come from the general fund. surplus reverts to the general fund after payment. Ordinance takes effect after passage and publication in May 1914.
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